Horseshoes are a great symbol of luck, popular around St. Patrick’s Day as well as throughout the year. Just about every barn in America has a horseshoe hanging over a door or on the wall - upside down so the luck doesn’t spill out. The students in your classroom will be feeling very lucky when you include some great horseshoe activities into your lesson plans. In this blog post, you will find ... [ Read More ]
Working with a Paraprofessional in the Classroom
Not every teacher has the luxury of working with a paraprofessional in the classroom. But I am here to tell you a good parapro is worth their weight in gold (and in many cases, even more!). I want to share tips and ideas I've heard or collected over the years to make this working relationship the very best it can be. Please note that I use the terms paraprofessional, aide, and parapro ... [ Read More ]
Groundhog Day Activities & Books for Kids
To small children (and the young at heart), Groundhog Day can almost seem downright magical. Just about the time when even kids are starting to long for warmer temperatures, along comes a holiday where maybe, just maybe, a small creature will climb out of his hole and tell us that Spring is coming. Or, we could still have six more weeks of winter. It’s just all up to that furry little beast. If ... [ Read More ]
George Washington Presidents Day Math Activities & Books
If you’re on the lookout for some great George Washington Presidents Day activities – you’ve come to the right place! This blog post is going to share some great books about George Washington, bulletin board ideas, plus math activities that you can do with your elementary students. On Presidents Day, we celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The United States would ... [ Read More ]
Abraham Lincoln Presidents Day Activities & Books
Abraham Lincoln was one of our greatest Presidents, and on President’s Day, we celebrate his birthday (along with the birthday of George Washington). Kids love to learn how Abraham Lincoln led our country through the Civil War and tried to keep the country together. If you’re on the lookout for some great Abraham Lincoln Presidents Day activities – I’ve got some great ideas for you! This blog ... [ Read More ]
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